The Treasury Career Corner

To use emerging technology, or not to use emerging technology? It’s a debate as old as time. Though things have definitely changed since we last spoke with Felix Meyer, Corporate Treasury Business IT Manager at ABB Capital B.V., this debate is still highly relevant. As Felix highlights in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, treasurers are not known for their risk-taking streak. That’s what...

Building your career is not something you simply lay the groundwork for in the beginning and hope it grows naturally. No matter what stage of your career you’re at, you need to nurture it and put the time and effort into growing and developing your skills. Someone who lives by that is Lee-Ann Perkins, the Assistant Treasurer at Specialized Bicycle Components. Lee-Ann joined the Treasury Career Cor...

If the past couple of years have proven anything, it’s that change is inevitable, especially in a field as dynamic as treasury. So, how do you build a career that will last through both good and tough times? Larry Tolep, VP of the North American Regional Treasury Center, and VP and Treasurer for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. joins this episode to give us the lowdown. He joined Volkswagen Group...

Hitting 200 podcast episodes is no easy feat, and in light of that, we’re going back to where it all started… We’re revisiting our very first episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, where we spoke with Sarah-Jane Hall, SVP Treasury at GSK, about the ins and outs of working in global treasury. When last we spoke, Sarah-Jane was the Group Treasurer, Pension Investments & Insurance at Glax...

We are going back into our archive to bring you one of our all-time favourite episodes of the podcast featuring Kim Masucci, a Fortune 500 Treasury Executive. Kim joins me on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast to talk about her fascinating career in treasury. She possesses over 20 years’ experience in finance, 14 of those years in treasury-specific roles at United Technologies (now...

Transitioning through roles is a vital part of building a successful treasury career. But as it is with most things, there’s a right and wrong way to do it. To share her journey from staff accountant to the Director of Treasury for Victoria’s Secret & Co., Summa Simmons joins this episode of Treasury Career Corner. In her present role, Summa Simmons is entrusted with accurately and efficiently...

Do you want to know how to build a successful career in treasury? Then you’re in luck. We’ve had a look back through our archives to bring you this informative episode full of actionable tips on how to progress in your career. With over 20 years rising through the ranks in the same company, it’s safe to say that Paul Miseré, the Senior Treasury Director at Medtronic, knows a thing or two about get...

Do you want to take your treasury career to new heights? If so, this is the episode for you! We went back into our archive to bring you one of our all-time favourite episodes of the podcast featuring VP and Treasurer of Dow Inc ., Gary McGuire. Gary leads a global team of over 100 treasury professionals managing all aspects of Dow’s finances which include Funding, Operations, Planning, Customer Fi...

The labour market is changing fast, and with it, the idea of what competencies and skills employees require to thrive. Vice President and Head of Treasury and Tax at the Functional Center of Excellence in Equinor ASA, Tor Stian Kjøllesdal, believes that we’re moving away from simply assigning roles to anyone who’s qualified to actually delegating responsibilities based on people’s competencies. He...

Getting to the top of your field isn’t just about a bit of elbow grease. You need a good strategy. A strategy can help you harness your strongest capabilities and channel them into achieving both long and short-term treasury career goals. Stephanie O’Leary, the former Vice President of Treasury & Risk Management at Indigo Ag., joins this episode of the Treasury Career Corner to share snippets...

Where do you see your career in the next five years? This is a question that many have a rehearsed answer to in their heads. Some have even learned to answer quite creatively. But when it comes down to the nitty-gritty and the ever-changing landscape of treasury, the path towards career longevity can be a bumpy one. In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, Rando Bruns, the Group Treasurer at...

Treasury is an ever-changing industry. As such, it always needs dynamic, proactive people who are willing to learn and grow. According to this week’s Treasury Career Corner guest, this has been the key to succeeding in this career. Andrew Hawes, the Group Treasurer at Innospec Inc, explains that you need to learn as much as possible about your role, about the business, and about the people around...

A long career is never 100% fun and games. There are plenty of hurdles to jump over, lessons to be learned, and experience gathered along the way. Rob Farrow, the General Manager of Corporate Treasury at SABIC, joined this episode of the Treasury Career Corner to share some of the key lessons he learned during the course of his 40-year treasury career. With a wealth of experience spanning over sev...

Of all the tools and skills you need under your belt for a career in treasury, networking might be the most important. Networking can help you learn and grow in your field, find new opportunities, solve problems, and also improve open communication across teams. Alan Goldblatt, Vice President, Treasurer Farmer Mac, joined this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast to talk more about it. Si...

There’s never been a better time to embrace the dynamic nature of the field of treasury. However, this Treasury Career Corner guest has specific ideas when it comes to the areas where change needs to be embraced more. Adesola Orimalade, the Director of Treasury at Kiwi.com, joins this episode to discuss the importance of being more intentional about the future of treasury as well as the need to em...

It’s been a tough couple of years across all industries due to the pandemic. Perhaps even more so for treasury since that’s where the “cash” is concentrated. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, Stuart Gray, the Director of Group Treasury & Corporate Finance at NATS, takes us through the effects of various global crises on treasury. Stuart previously held various financial roles in o...

In a field like treasury, competency is often more highly valued than useful, yet generic knowledge and skills. It’s important to not only develop competencies that align with your organisation’s mission and values but to also build yourself as a treasury professional in your own right. George Terziev, the VP Head of Group Treasury at Hitachi Energy, joined this episode of the Treasury Career Corn...

Building a career in treasury can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. The great news is that while there are so many facets of treasury, there are basic principles that will give you a leg up. To give out handy pointers to anyone looking to build a career in treasury, Paul Hussey, Corporate Treasury at SABIC, joined this episode of the Treasury Career Corner. Paul wasn’t always in treasury. He go...

A salary is an important part of any career move. It might be a taboo topic for some, but it’s something we talk to our clients and candidates about every day. We know just how vital it is to get a transparent view of the treasury salary landscape. It helps us understand industry benchmarks, so we can guide people toward better roles. In this episode, The Treasury Recruitment Company team discusse...

Being a newcomer in any field can be as daunting as it is thrilling. What skills do you need? What’s expected of you? How do you make your mark? The list of questions is endless. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, Tom Balish, the Global Treasurer at Boston Consulting Group, shares his interesting “origin story” as well as strategies for newcomers looking to build a career in tr...

Much like other fields, treasury has evolved exponentially over the years in terms of practices, scope, technology, and a lot more. But while evolving is one thing, adapting to and managing these new situations is another. So, how do you take on these new challenges in such a diverse and fast-paced field? In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, I’m joined by Claudio Demolli, the SVP...

Treasury is not a one-man game. No matter how small or large your team is, knowing how to unleash the power of every individual is what translates to results. Philip Sasse, the Vice President Treasury at Unilever, leverages his vast experience in treasury and financial services to give insight into what makes treasury teams thrive. Philip’s long-spanning role in Unilever was not always treasury in...

There’s nothing set in stone on how to pursue a career in treasury. But, making your mark certainly does have its benefits. Being observant, open to change, and comfortable with communication are must-have qualities for treasurers looking to stand out. This insight comes from Andreas Weindel, the VP Head of Treasury at Esprit. Andreas kicked off his career as a treasurer with the multinational tec...

What skills do you need for a successful treasury career? The truth is that a variety of different skillsets and experiences will help you get the most out of your career. If you can marry technical skills with soft skills, you’ll go far. If you pair back-office experience with experience in the front office, you’ll be able to tackle anything that comes your way. That’s the advice that Sean O'Conn...

In treasury, everything is a learning process. It doesn’t matter where you are in your career. This is something that Edwin Koopmans, the Head of Treasury at Zalando SE, has kept in mind throughout his long and successful career in treasury. Edwin has worked in a variety of finance roles, including treasury management, corporate finance, investment management, and pensions. His previous roles incl...